Milestones - Headline Content

The story of ComfortDelGro, one of the world’s largest land transport company with presence in seven countries, is one of remarkable achievements.

Milestones - Content

Post-Merger 19/20

2020

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APR

29 Apr

With the easing of regulations by the Government to allow cabbies to participate in delivery service trials, ComfortDelGro Taxi launched ComfortDelivery, a dedicated F&B delivery service that allows F&B outlets to tap on its taxis to deliver food.

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JAN

20 Jan

ComfortDelGro becomes the first land transport company in Singapore to adopt the green financing solution commonly known as a Green Loan.

ComfortDelGro introduces first commercial Direct Current Fast Charging station for electric vehicles in Singapore.

5 Nov

With the acquisition of Buslink, the Group expanded its Australian footprint further into Northern Territory and Queensland, while growing its existing bus operations in New South Wales and Victoria.

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JUL

19 Jul

ComfortDelGro Taxi first to trial two fast-charging fully-electric Hyundai Ioniq taxis in Singapore.

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JUN

29 Jun

Jilin ComfortDelGro Taxi became the first in Jilin City to commence its online private car hailing service.

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APR

26 Apr

Mr Jaspal Singh, Chief Executive Officer of United Kingdom/Ireland Business Unit, ComfortDelGro named Outstanding Overseas Executive of the Year 2017 at the Singapore Business Awards.

9 Apr

ComfortDelGro expands into non-emergency patient transportation business in Australia through the acquisition of National Patient Transport Pty Ltd.

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MAR

23 Mar

ComfortDelGro celebrated its 15th Anniversary and published its third coffee table book - "A Global Group".

16 Mar

ComfortDelGro was recertified "Eco Office Label" for the third time by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) from 2018 to 2021.

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FEB

7 Feb

ComfortDelGro announced the first expansion of its bus and coach operations outside of London through the acquisition of New Adventure Travel Limited (NAT Group), one of the leading bus and coach operators in South Wales.

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JAN

18 Jan

ComfortDelGro and Uber launch UberFlash - the first in the series of collaborative efforts between ComfortDelGro and Uber - that matches passengers with the nearest ComfortDelGro taxi or an uberX vehicle.

2017

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DEC

18 Dec

ComfortDelGro and Uber announce their alliance.

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AUG

18 Aug

ComfortDelGro accepts Alipay on board its taxis

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JUL

23 Jul

ComfortDelGro Taxi the first in Asia to extend Masterpass payments for street hail.

Mr Kua Hong Pak, ComfortDelGro MD/GCEO, was conferred the Public Service Star (Bar) during the 2016 National Day Awards in recognition of his distinguished work as Chairman of PA Investment Advisory Committee, People's Association.

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JUL

27 Jul

Mr Sze Thiam Siong, SETSCO’s General Manager received the SPRING Singapore Distinguished Partner award at the Quality and Standards Conference.

Mr Lim Jit Poh, Chairman of ComfortDelGro, was conferred the Public Service Star (BBM) as part of National Day Awards in recognition of his distinguised work in the albour movment as Chairman of SLF Leisure Enterprise and Pasir Ris Resort.

5 Aug

TripAdvisor named ComfortDelGro Taxis and its taxi booking app as favourites at its Travellers' Choice Awards for the second year running.

ComfortDelGro was named winner for the Most Transparent Company Award in the Travel, Leisure & Automobiles & Parts category while its subsidiary, SBS Transit, was named runner up for the Singapore Corporate Award in the Mid Cap category at the Securities Investors Association (Singapore)'s 14th Investors' Choice Awards 2013.

ComfortDelGro Bus launched Singapore's first City Direct service from Jurong West into the City.

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JUN

17 Jun

ComfortDelGro's subsidiary in Sydney, ComfortDelGro Cabcharge, rolled out five double decks under its Hillsbus brand.

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MAY

20 May

ComfortDelGro expanded its operations in Australia through the acquisition of Driver Group Pty Ltd in Melbourne, Victoria for approximately A$22.0 million (S$27.0 million). Established in 1931, the Driver Group is a family-owned transport and tourism company that operates metropolitan bus routes under a long-term contract with the Victorian Government in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

28 Jan

Metroline, which runs 80 routes through an area that extends from North to West London, including Central London and the City, became the first bus operator to to be chosen by the Mayor to run Route 24 comprising only of the New Bus for London by mid-year.

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MAR

29 Mar

ComfortDelGro celebrated its 10th Anniversary and produced its 10th Anniversary Coffee Table Book, "Up Close With ComfortDelGro: The Untold Stories".

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APR

9 Apr

ComfortDelGro, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Metroline, acquired part of FirstGroup plcs London bus business, comprising 494 buses operating from five West London garages - Alperton, Greenford, Hayes, Uxbridge and Willesden Junction - for £57.5 million (S$111.1 million).

2012

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DEC

27 Dec

ComfortDelGro was re-awarded the "Eco Office Label" by the Singapore Environmental Council (SEC) from 2012 to 2014.

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OCT

3 Oct

ComfortDelGro was runner up in the Travel, Leisure & Automobiles & Parts category for the Most Transparent Company Award at the SIAS Investors’ Choice Award 2012.

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AUG

2 Aug

ComfortDelGro expanded its Australian operations through an A$53 Million acquisition of Deane’s Bus Lines Pty Ltd and Transborder Express – both of which are part of Deane’s Transit Group (DTG).

ComfortDelGro clinched the Bronze Award in the Best Investor Relations category for companies with $1 billion and above in market capitalisation at the Singapore Corporate Awards 2012.

2011

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SEP

26 Sep

ComfortDelGro became the first Singapore company to clinch the Grand Prize at the Prestigious ARC Annual Report Awards in New York.

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APR

25 Apr

ComfortDelGro broadened its footprint in China with a third driving school located in the Liangjiang New Business District – a new economic development hub for the manufacturing, information technology, automotive and power equipment industries called Chongqing Liangjiang ComfortDelGro Driver Training Co., Ltd.

ComfortDelGro Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Chengdu ComfortDelGro Taxi Co., Ltd, was awarded 800 new taxi licences by the Chengdu Municipal Government, making it the second largest taxi operator in the City with 1,050 taxis.

ComfortDelGro wins the British Business Award for outstanding contribution to the UK economy by the British Chamber of Commerce.

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JUL

27 Jul

ComfortDelGro becomes the first land transport company in Singapore to be awarded the Green Office Label accreditation by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC).

2008

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DEC

26 Dec

ComfortDelGro expands its presence in China through the purchase of 100 Jia Run Taxi Co., Ltd in Beijing, thus bringing the Group's total fleet in China to about 13,000 vehicles. It also increases its stake in Chongqing ComfortDelGro Driver Training Co., Ltd.

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NOV

20 Nov

ComfortDelGro makes its foray into Victoria, Australia by acquiring Kefford Group, the fourth largest bus operator in the state.

ComfortDelGro increases its stake in Cabcharge Australia Limited, which is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and which is a global leader in electronic payment systems for the transport sector, through a share swap agreement.

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MAY

14 May

Computer Cab, ComfortDelGro's taxi subsidiary in London, is ranked among the top 50 Green companies in the country according to a survey conducted by The Sunday Times.

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MAR

28 Mar

ComfortDelGro celebrates its fifth anniversary and announces its new target of achieving 70% of its annual turnover from overseas operations within the next five to seven years.

2007

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NOV

26 Nov

ComfortDelGro issues its Green Statement and pledges to cut emissions and increase its recycling efforts.

ComfortDelGro wins the 2007 Business Alliance Award by the Australian Chamber of Commerce for outstanding contribution to the Australian economy.arded the 2006 International Business Award by UK Trade & Investment, a British government organization that supports both companies seeking to invest in the UK, as well as UK companies trading internationally.

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JUL

10 Jul

ComfortDelGro acquired the business and assets of Toronto Bus Services in the Newcastle region of New South Wales, Australia.

ComfortDelGro acquired a 70% stake in Your Taxi Ltd, a licensed taxi and private hire company in Birmingham.

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JAN

3 Jan

ComfortDelGro introduced its second inter-city coach service in Cork, Ireland.

2006

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NOV

14 Nov

ComfortDelGro was awarded the 2006 International Business Award by UK Trade & Investment, a British government organization that supports both companies seeking to invest in the UK, as well as UK companies trading internationally.

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OCT

16 Oct

ComfortDelGro broadened its China footprint with a new driving school investment in Chongqing.

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JUL

26 Jul

ComfortDelGro acquired the bus routes and assets of Holroyd Bus Lines in New South Wales, Australia.

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MAY

10 May

ComfortDelGro acquired Onward Travel, a private hire company in Edinburgh.

2005

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OCT

28 Oct

Shenyang ComfortDelGro Bus, ComfortDelGro's second bus company in Shenyang, was formed.

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SEP

26 Sep

ComfortDelGro set up Chengdu ComfortDelGro Qing Yang Driving School, its first driving school overseas.

Official opening of Toyota car distribution business in Suzhou, China.

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SEP

9 Sep

ComfortDelGro and Global East Investment form a joint venture company, ComfortDelGro Insurance Brokers.

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MAY

30 May

ComfortDelGro unveiled its new corporate identity.

1 May

ComfortDelGro was included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Singapore Free Index.

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APR

1 Apr

First day of trading of ComfortDelGro shares on the Singapore Exchange. A total volume of 10,552,000 shares were traded with the share price closing at 79 cents.

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MAR

29 Mar

The merger exercise was completed.

21 Mar

The High Court of the Republic of Singapore sanctioned both schemes of arrangement.

19 Mar

Shareholders of Comfort and DelGro attend separately the Court Meetings followed by the EGMs at the Meritus Mandarin Hotel. 99.54% and 99.99% of Comfort and DelGro shareholders respectively voted on the merger.

3 Mar

The Singapore Labour Foundation gave its backing to the proposed merger and announces that it will support and vote in favour of the proposed merger.

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FEB

28 Feb

Roadshows were organised to explain the rationale and benefits of the merger to fund managers and institutional investors in Singapore, London, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, New York, Tokyo and Luxembourg.

22 Feb

Launch of Scheme Document to provide shareholders the necessary information to decide whether to vote for or against the proposed merger.

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JAN

1 Jan

Incorporation of ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited.

2002

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NOV

27 Nov

Press conferences were held with the media and analysts at the Sheraton Towers on the merger proposal.

22 Nov

Comfort's and DelGro's shares soared 5.8% and 8.4% respectively.

21 Nov

Comfort Group and DelGro Corporation both requested for a suspension in the trading of their shares. The announcement of the merger proposal was made after the close of business.

Post-Merger 19/20

2020

APR

29 Apr

With the easing of regulations by the Government to allow cabbies to participate in delivery service trials, ComfortDelGro Taxi launched ComfortDelivery, a dedicated F&B delivery service that allows F&B outlets to tap on its taxis to deliver food.

JAN

20 Jan

ComfortDelGro becomes the first land transport company in Singapore to adopt the green financing solution commonly known as a Green Loan.

ComfortDelGro introduces first commercial Direct Current Fast Charging station for electric vehicles in Singapore.

5 Nov

With the acquisition of Buslink, the Group expanded its Australian footprint further into Northern Territory and Queensland, while growing its existing bus operations in New South Wales and Victoria.

JUL

19 Jul

ComfortDelGro Taxi first to trial two fast-charging fully-electric Hyundai Ioniq taxis in Singapore.

JUN

29 Jun

Jilin ComfortDelGro Taxi became the first in Jilin City to commence its online private car hailing service.

APR

26 Apr

Mr Jaspal Singh, Chief Executive Officer of United Kingdom/Ireland Business Unit, ComfortDelGro named Outstanding Overseas Executive of the Year 2017 at the Singapore Business Awards.

9 Apr

ComfortDelGro expands into non-emergency patient transportation business in Australia through the acquisition of National Patient Transport Pty Ltd.

MAR

23 Mar

ComfortDelGro celebrated its 15th Anniversary and published its third coffee table book - "A Global Group".

16 Mar

ComfortDelGro was recertified "Eco Office Label" for the third time by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) from 2018 to 2021.

FEB

7 Feb

ComfortDelGro announced the first expansion of its bus and coach operations outside of London through the acquisition of New Adventure Travel Limited (NAT Group), one of the leading bus and coach operators in South Wales.

JAN

18 Jan

ComfortDelGro and Uber launch UberFlash - the first in the series of collaborative efforts between ComfortDelGro and Uber - that matches passengers with the nearest ComfortDelGro taxi or an uberX vehicle.

2017

DEC

18 Dec

ComfortDelGro and Uber announce their alliance.

AUG

18 Aug

ComfortDelGro accepts Alipay on board its taxis

JUL

23 Jul

ComfortDelGro Taxi the first in Asia to extend Masterpass payments for street hail.

Mr Kua Hong Pak, ComfortDelGro MD/GCEO, was conferred the Public Service Star (Bar) during the 2016 National Day Awards in recognition of his distinguished work as Chairman of PA Investment Advisory Committee, People's Association.

Aug

VICOM Celebrates 10 Millionth Vehicle Inspection.

JUL

27 Jul

Mr Sze Thiam Siong, SETSCO’s General Manager received the SPRING Singapore Distinguished Partner award at the Quality and Standards Conference.

Mr Lim Jit Poh, Chairman of ComfortDelGro, was conferred the Public Service Star (BBM) as part of National Day Awards in recognition of his distinguised work in the albour movment as Chairman of SLF Leisure Enterprise and Pasir Ris Resort.

5 Aug

TripAdvisor named ComfortDelGro Taxis and its taxi booking app as favourites at its Travellers' Choice Awards for the second year running.

ComfortDelGro was named winner for the Most Transparent Company Award in the Travel, Leisure & Automobiles & Parts category while its subsidiary, SBS Transit, was named runner up for the Singapore Corporate Award in the Mid Cap category at the Securities Investors Association (Singapore)'s 14th Investors' Choice Awards 2013.

ComfortDelGro Bus launched Singapore's first City Direct service from Jurong West into the City.

JUN

17 Jun

ComfortDelGro's subsidiary in Sydney, ComfortDelGro Cabcharge, rolled out five double decks under its Hillsbus brand.

MAY

20 May

ComfortDelGro expanded its operations in Australia through the acquisition of Driver Group Pty Ltd in Melbourne, Victoria for approximately A$22.0 million (S$27.0 million). Established in 1931, the Driver Group is a family-owned transport and tourism company that operates metropolitan bus routes under a long-term contract with the Victorian Government in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

APR

9 Apr

ComfortDelGro, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Metroline, acquired part of FirstGroup plcs London bus business, comprising 494 buses operating from five West London garages - Alperton, Greenford, Hayes, Uxbridge and Willesden Junction - for £57.5 million (S$111.1 million).

MAR

29 Mar

ComfortDelGro celebrated its 10th Anniversary and produced its 10th Anniversary Coffee Table Book, "Up Close With ComfortDelGro: The Untold Stories".

JAN

28 Jan

Metroline, which runs 80 routes through an area that extends from North to West London, including Central London and the City, became the first bus operator to to be chosen by the Mayor to run Route 24 comprising only of the New Bus for London by mid-year.

2012

DEC

27 Dec

ComfortDelGro was re-awarded the "Eco Office Label" by the Singapore Environmental Council (SEC) from 2012 to 2014.

OCT

3 Oct

ComfortDelGro was runner up in the Travel, Leisure & Automobiles & Parts category for the Most Transparent Company Award at the SIAS Investors’ Choice Award 2012.

AUG

2 Aug

ComfortDelGro expanded its Australian operations through an A$53 Million acquisition of Deane’s Bus Lines Pty Ltd and Transborder Express – both of which are part of Deane’s Transit Group (DTG).

ComfortDelGro clinched the Bronze Award in the Best Investor Relations category for companies with $1 billion and above in market capitalisation at the Singapore Corporate Awards 2012.

2011

SEP

26 Sep

ComfortDelGro became the first Singapore company to clinch the Grand Prize at the Prestigious ARC Annual Report Awards in New York.

APR

24 Apr

ComfortDelGro broadened its footprint in China with a third driving school located in the Liangjiang New Business District – a new economic development hub for the manufacturing, information technology, automotive and power equipment industries called Chongqing Liangjiang ComfortDelGro Driver Training Co., Ltd.

ComfortDelGro Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Chengdu ComfortDelGro Taxi Co., Ltd, was awarded 800 new taxi licences by the Chengdu Municipal Government, making it the second largest taxi operator in the City with 1,050 taxis.

ComfortDelGro wins the British Business Award for outstanding contribution to the UK economy by the British Chamber of Commerce.

JUL

27 Jul

ComfortDelGro becomes the first land transport company in Singapore to be awarded the Green Office Label accreditation by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC).

2008

DEC

26 Dec

ComfortDelGro expands its presence in China through the purchase of 100 Jia Run Taxi Co., Ltd in Beijing, thus bringing the Group's total fleet in China to about 13,000 vehicles. It also increases its stake in Chongqing ComfortDelGro Driver Training Co., Ltd.

NOV

20 Nov

ComfortDelGro makes its foray into Victoria, Australia by acquiring Kefford Group, the fourth largest bus operator in the state.

ComfortDelGro increases its stake in Cabcharge Australia Limited, which is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and which is a global leader in electronic payment systems for the transport sector, through a share swap agreement.

MAY

14 May

Computer Cab, ComfortDelGro's taxi subsidiary in London, is ranked among the top 50 Green companies in the country according to a survey conducted by The Sunday Times.

MAR

28 Mar

ComfortDelGro celebrates its fifth anniversary and announces its new target of achieving 70% of its annual turnover from overseas operations within the next five to seven years.

2007

NOV

26 Nov

ComfortDelGro issues its Green Statement and pledges to cut emissions and increase its recycling efforts.

ComfortDelGro wins the 2007 Business Alliance Award by the Australian Chamber of Commerce for outstanding contribution to the Australian economy.arded the 2006 International Business Award by UK Trade & Investment, a British government organization that supports both companies seeking to invest in the UK, as well as UK companies trading internationally.

JUL

10 Jul

ComfortDelGro acquired the business and assets of Toronto Bus Services in the Newcastle region of New South Wales, Australia.

ComfortDelGro acquired a 70% stake in Your Taxi Ltd, a licensed taxi and private hire company in Birmingham.

JAN

3 Mar

ComfortDelGro introduced its second inter-city coach service in Cork, Ireland.

2006

NOV

14 Nov

ComfortDelGro was awarded the 2006 International Business Award by UK Trade & Investment, a British government organization that supports both companies seeking to invest in the UK, as well as UK companies trading internationally.

OCT

16 Oct

ComfortDelGro broadened its China footprint with a new driving school investment in Chongqing.

JUL

26 Jul

ComfortDelGro acquired the bus routes and assets of Holroyd Bus Lines in New South Wales, Australia.

MAY

10 May

ComfortDelGro acquired Onward Travel, a private hire company in Edinburgh.

2005

OCT

28 Oct

Shenyang ComfortDelGro Bus, ComfortDelGro's second bus company in Shenyang, was formed.

SEP

26 Sep

ComfortDelGro set up Chengdu ComfortDelGro Qing Yang Driving School, its first driving school overseas.

Official opening of Toyota car distribution business in Suzhou, China.

SEP

9 Sep

ComfortDelGro and Global East Investment form a joint venture company, ComfortDelGro Insurance Brokers.

MAY

30 May

ComfortDelGro unveiled its new corporate identity.

1 May

ComfortDelGro was included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Singapore Free Index.

APR

1 Apr

First day of trading of ComfortDelGro shares on the Singapore Exchange. A total volume of 10,552,000 shares were traded with the share price closing at 79 cents.

MAR

29 Mar

The merger exercise was completed.

21 Mar

The High Court of the Republic of Singapore sanctioned both schemes of arrangement.

19 Mar

Shareholders of Comfort and DelGro attend separately the Court Meetings followed by the EGMs at the Meritus Mandarin Hotel. 99.54% and 99.99% of Comfort and DelGro shareholders respectively voted on the merger.

3 Mar

The Singapore Labour Foundation gave its backing to the proposed merger and announces that it will support and vote in favour of the proposed merger.

FEB

28 Feb

Roadshows were organised to explain the rationale and benefits of the merger to fund managers and institutional investors in Singapore, London, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, New York, Tokyo and Luxembourg.

22 Feb

Launch of Scheme Document to provide shareholders the necessary information to decide whether to vote for or against the proposed merger.

JAN

1 Jan

Incorporation of ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited.

2002

NOV

27 Nov

Press conferences were held with the media and analysts at the Sheraton Towers on the merger proposal.

22 Nov

Comfort's and DelGro's shares soared 5.8% and 8.4% respectively.

21 Nov

Comfort Group and DelGro Corporation both requested for a suspension in the trading of their shares. The announcement of the merger proposal was made after the close of business.

ComfortDelGro is one of the largest land transport companies in the world with a global workforce, a global shareholder base and a global outlook.

The Group was formed on 29 March 2003 through the merger of two land transport companies - Comfort Group and DelGro Corporation. Both had started out in the 1970s and had, by the time of the merger, grown to become successful listed land transport companies. Following the merger, ComfortDelGro has expanded significantly and now operates in seven countries and has a global fleet of over 41,600 vehicles.